Emma Dawson
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Do Abyssinians chirp during play, or are they usually quieter than Siamese cats?
Chirping during play is absolutely an Abyssinian thing, but don't expect a constant soundtrack like you'd get from a Siamese. I've had both, and my Abby will let out a quick, almost questioning chirp …
Can an Egyptian Mau be calm indoors if it has enough sprint lanes and bird TV?
Expecting an Egyptian Mau to be calm just because you've set up sprint lanes and bird TV is wishful thinking. These cats are wired for action-they’re built to hunt, climb, and explore every nook. Spri…
Which brush works on that dense plush British Shorthair coat before shedding season coats the sofa?
I’d skip the fancy gimmicks and grab a simple boar bristle brush. That dense plush coat of a British Shorthair doesn’t need aggressive raking-it needs gentle polishing. The bristles distribute natural…
Is a Cornish Rex more likely to fetch than a Persian or Exotic Shorthair?
Watch a Cornish Rex chase a laser pointer and you'll see the instinct to retrieve is already there-they love the chase-and-capture cycle. I’ve had mine bring back a toy mouse and drop it at my feet, t…
Why do Norwegian Forest Cats look rugged but often act quietly attached to their people?
Their independent nature is a direct inheritance from centuries of fending for themselves in Norwegian forests, but that survival instinct doesn't cancel out their need for a stable home base. I've se…
Is a longhair Selkirk Rex much harder to maintain than the shorthair version?
I've had both and the extra work is real but totally manageable if you stay on top of it. The longhair needs a metal comb run through the curls every couple of days to stop mats forming in the ruff an…